History carved in bronze. 🏛️✨ This incredible monument captures a historic gathering of chiefs and elders in Benin City, seated in council. The detail in their traditional attire and expressions tells a story of a governance system that thrived long before modern times. Our heritage is unmatched! 👑🦅

#Art #BeninCity #EdoHistory #EdoCulture #BronzeCasting #AfricanHeritage #Fediverse

A glimpse into the rich cultural heritage and beautiful art of Benin City. The history is written right on our streets! 👑🇳🇬

#Art #EdoCulture #BeninCity #Heritage #AfricanArt #ProudEdo

Look at what happened at Ikpoba River in Benin City. A whole Mercedes Benz SUV inside the river. 🤯 The story going around is that the driver "drew" himself inside. Incredible scenes.

#News #BeninCity #Nigeria #BreakingNews #ImoseDiamond

If you want to see the incredible artistry and history of our ancestors up close, you need to check out this digital archive. 🎨⚔️

The Horniman Museum holds a stunning collection of historical artifacts from the ancient Benin Kingdom. From the intricate brass castings to the detailed ceremonial regalia, you can explore the preserved history and see firsthand how art, royalty, and traditions were beautifully woven together in Edo history.

Seeing these pieces really makes you appreciate the deep legacy and skill of Benin's royal guilds.

📖 Explore the museum gallery and see the artworks here: https://www.horniman.ac.uk/resource/ancient-benin/

#BeninKingdom #EdoArt #BeninCity #AfricanHistory #Museums #Art #ArtHistory #Culture #Fediverse

#Nigeria #BeninCity 1. Apr 2026

Leben zu teuer: "#Benzin teuer, kein #Strom, keine #Arbeit - Reis kann's nicht in Ordnung bringen!"

Manchmal in #Krisenzeiten: Reis, Öl, Grundnahrungsmittel an Bedürftige verteilt. Das reicht nicht, so die Botschaft der Protestierenden, die Verkehr lahmlegten und landesweite Aufmerksamkeit bekamen.

Studierende und junge Leute protestierten. Sie fordern eine #Verbesserung ihrer Lebenssituation & Perspektiven statt #Almosen.

Mit Video:
https://punchng.com/so-this-happened-ep-385-reviews-benin-youths-protest-cost-of-living-reject-palliatives

British soldiers after the punitive raid on Benin City, Nigeria, 1897

https://piefed.social/c/historyphotos/p/1913426/british-soldiers-after-the-punitive-raid-on-benin-city-nigeria-1897

💁🏻‍♀️ ICYMI: 🌍🏛️ In 1897, British forces looted thousands of artifacts from #BeninCity. Now, the University of #Cambridge is returning legal ownership of 116 objects to #Nigeria.

Dr. Mark Elliott and Professor Nicholas Thomas discuss the #history of these brass heads and ivory carvings, and why repatriation is the right step for the #museum sector.

👉 Learn more: https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/returning-benin-bronzes-cambridge-university

#africa #art #culture #england #uk #ethics #sculptures #statues #thebritishmuseum #war #westafrica #tksst #video

🌍🏛️ In 1897, British forces looted thousands of artifacts from #BeninCity. Now, the University of #Cambridge is returning legal ownership of 116 objects to #Nigeria.

Dr. Mark Elliott and Professor Nicholas Thomas discuss the #history of these brass heads and ivory carvings, and why repatriation is the right step for the #museum sector.

👉 Learn more: https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/returning-benin-bronzes-cambridge-university?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=new_content&utm_content=benin-bronzes

#africa #art #culture #england #uk #ethics #sculptures #statues #thebritishmuseum #war #westafrica #tksst #video

Street in the Royal Quarter of Benin City, now Nigeria, 1897

https://piefed.social/c/historyphotos/p/1636361/street-in-the-royal-quarter-of-benin-city-now-nigeria-1897

#AyraStarr perform in #benin

#benincity #Bahdlexblog #Bahdlexempire #bahdlex #Ayra_star #ayrastarr